Cadillac Sts 2004
Model Sts made in 2004 by Cadillac got 12 consumer complains as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and digital instrument panel. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2004
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 040603014 | 01/01/2005 | 040603014A | 10013437 | Diagnosing a no crank and no start condition due to discharged battery. *eh | 04/19/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 050604015 | 03/01/2006 | 050604015A | 10014994 | Engine hard to start cold. *tt | 05/13/2005 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Gm: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. the camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0090B | 03/01/2011 | 10038345 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| RB-08206A | 01/01/2009 | 10029904 | General motors: the secondary air injection (sai) system may have been disabled as the result of a previous service procedure that included powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming or replacement. only vehicles equipped with 4.6l v8 (r | 07/20/2009 | |
| 050601015 | 05/01/2005 | 10017408 | Engine oil leak from front of vehicle. *tt | 11/07/2005 | |
| 040603014 | 01/01/2005 | 040603014A | 10013436 | Diagnosing a no crank and no start condition due to discharged battery. *tt | 04/19/2005 |
| 02004 | 01/01/2004 | 10006938 | Engine miss on one bank with diagnostic trouble code p0300 no cam phaser diagnostic trouble code. *mr | 05/19/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 3640 | 10018536 | 3.6 ly7 misfire dtc p0300 p0301 p0302 p0303 p0304 p0305 p0306. *tt | 01/05/2006 | ||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 08-089 | 06/01/2008 | 10026586 | Gm: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. updated 12/1/08. *pe | 11/14/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 4560 | 10/01/2007 | 4560B | 10023433 | Fuel gauge stuck on empty dtc p2066 (2.8l (lp1) or 3.6l (ly7) engines). *nj | 12/11/2007 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| PI-0011A | 02/01/2011 | 10038344 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0011A | 02/01/2011 | 10038344 | Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. the probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 060730020 | 09/01/2006 | 10020738 | Intermittent engine chuggle at highway speeds during light throttle load. (reprogram transmission control module (tcm)). *kb | 01/04/2007 | |
| 609 | 09/01/2004 | 10016209 | Operating characteristics of 5l40e/5l5oe transmissions. *sc | 09/02/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| RB-08206A | 01/01/2009 | 10029904 | General motors: the secondary air injection (sai) system may have been disabled as the result of a previous service procedure that included powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming or replacement. only vehicles equipped with 4.6l v8 (r | 07/20/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 040940002 | 11/01/2006 | 040940002A | 10008700 | Seat belt stop button kits available. *mj | 08/17/2004 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 3249 | 10011691 | High speed shake or vibration. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| 040310013 | 10/01/2004 | 10011058 | Driving characteristics of rear-wheel drive and available winter tires. also includes the 2004-2005 cadillac cts-v. *tt | 12/27/2004 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 050310004 | 04/01/2005 | 10017340 | Tire pressure monitoring (tpm) system - tire mounting and dismounting. *tt | 11/03/2005 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 10-00-89-017C | 02/01/2011 | 10038295 | Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 10-00-89-017C | 02/01/2011 | 10038295 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/09/2004 | 561 | 1 | |
| On 12/5/04 i parked our new (561 miles) 2004 cadillac deville at the covered west palm beach airport parking lot. i left on business and returned to the car at 7:30 pm on thursday, 12/9/04. i got into the driver's side, put the key in the ignition and started the car. the two front and passenger side airbags airbags deployed! the driver bag raked up the inside of my right forearm (which was still holding the key in the ignition) and then hit me in the left side of my face. i was suffering from a terrible cold at the time and had to sit there and inhale the dust from the bags until i could get them all deflated. i managed to drive the car home and drove it to the dealership the next afternoon, where it remains awaiting parts. gm has called me twice, the first time was a young man who didn't know what the heck he was doing other than reading questions off his computer, and the second time the engineering department called to ask more stupid questions...like, what kind of car was parked next to you? and was it humid? i explained that in florida, it's always somewhat humid. the abrasion on the inside of my arm bruised and also ended up peeling on 12/22/04. my left cheek bruised and then the spot got little tiny, unsightly pimples that went away around 12/19/04. i am still coughing.the dealership authorized us to get a rental car for the duration. (your form will not allow me to enter deville as the model of the cadillac!). *ak | |||
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 10000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Various dash warning lights kept lighting up, but dealer could find no problem with car. the car is a deville . *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/14/2005 | 5350 | 01/31/2005 | |
| I was standing at the back of the vehicle (cadillac srx) and i leaned against the back bumper with my leg, and burned my leg on the tailpipe. i was standing flush with the bumper, and it burned my leg because it sticks out too far (about 1/2 inch too far) from the bumper. this is the second burn that my family has experienced; one month ago my 7 year old son burned his leg on the tailpipe as well. his burn was much worse - it blistered and bled and scabbed over. he was climbing into the back of the vehicle to retrieve an item from the trunk. i believe that cadillac needs to fix the tailpipes on the car by either shortening them by 3/4 or 1 inch, or by extending the bumper somehow. this is a design error, and a safety issue! i want cadillac to take care of this before one of my younger kids, or someone else is burned. cadillac has told me there is nothing that they can do, and i do not find this acceptable! | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/12/2007 | 2 | ||
| We (elmore sims) are the owners of a 2004 cadillac deville since may 2007. we have owned various models of cadillacs for more than ten years, and have not had any major problems. the name cadillac's denotes quality. however, our latest purchase with this three (3) year old vehicle in the past few months, has caused us great repairs and expenses and loss of confidence in the name cadillac's. the first repair was with the fan motor for the air conditioning, which cost $240. the next major repair was the fuel pump, which cost $600. the brakes are next, but that is expected from a three year old vehicle. the other cadillac's we had were also used vehicles and never required major repairs such as these so soon. those older model vehicles were of quality. has the manufacture outsources parts to cut cost? the quality that i expected from cadillac has been diminished. i hope they will look into this matter, because my certified cadillac mechanic said this is a common problem with this particular module and the later model general motors vehicles. have there been other complaints about the cadillac deville, more specifically the fuel pump? i would like to know why this part would stop functioning so soon and what can be done about it? also, on one of your screens, it would not allow me to type in deville as the model of vehicle, so i checked sts to advance to the next screen. thanks for your assistance in this matter. a very disappointed cadillac owner! i'm stuck, because i am on disability and if these types of repair problems continue, i am going to get rid of this car and forget about the name cadillac. please help. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 06/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Both headlights had blind paths, almost opaque, resulting in extremely reduced visibility during night driving. thus, obstructing consumer's view while driving. service manager at the dealership indicated that vehicle was operating as designed by the manufacturer. called nhtsa and filed a complaint with them. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/12/2007 | 2 | ||
| We (elmore sims) are the owners of a 2004 cadillac deville since may 2007. we have owned various models of cadillacs for more than ten years, and have not had any major problems. the name cadillac's denotes quality. however, our latest purchase with this three (3) year old vehicle in the past few months, has caused us great repairs and expenses and loss of confidence in the name cadillac's. the first repair was with the fan motor for the air conditioning, which cost $240. the next major repair was the fuel pump, which cost $600. the brakes are next, but that is expected from a three year old vehicle. the other cadillac's we had were also used vehicles and never required major repairs such as these so soon. those older model vehicles were of quality. has the manufacture outsources parts to cut cost? the quality that i expected from cadillac has been diminished. i hope they will look into this matter, because my certified cadillac mechanic said this is a common problem with this particular module and the later model general motors vehicles. have there been other complaints about the cadillac deville, more specifically the fuel pump? i would like to know why this part would stop functioning so soon and what can be done about it? also, on one of your screens, it would not allow me to type in deville as the model of vehicle, so i checked sts to advance to the next screen. thanks for your assistance in this matter. a very disappointed cadillac owner! i'm stuck, because i am on disability and if these types of repair problems continue, i am going to get rid of this car and forget about the name cadillac. please help. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/12/2007 | 2 | ||
| We (elmore sims) are the owners of a 2004 cadillac deville since may 2007. we have owned various models of cadillacs for more than ten years, and have not had any major problems. the name cadillac's denotes quality. however, our latest purchase with this three (3) year old vehicle in the past few months, has caused us great repairs and expenses and loss of confidence in the name cadillac's. the first repair was with the fan motor for the air conditioning, which cost $240. the next major repair was the fuel pump, which cost $600. the brakes are next, but that is expected from a three year old vehicle. the other cadillac's we had were also used vehicles and never required major repairs such as these so soon. those older model vehicles were of quality. has the manufacture outsources parts to cut cost? the quality that i expected from cadillac has been diminished. i hope they will look into this matter, because my certified cadillac mechanic said this is a common problem with this particular module and the later model general motors vehicles. have there been other complaints about the cadillac deville, more specifically the fuel pump? i would like to know why this part would stop functioning so soon and what can be done about it? also, on one of your screens, it would not allow me to type in deville as the model of vehicle, so i checked sts to advance to the next screen. thanks for your assistance in this matter. a very disappointed cadillac owner! i'm stuck, because i am on disability and if these types of repair problems continue, i am going to get rid of this car and forget about the name cadillac. please help. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 83500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac sts. the contact stated that he heard a loud sound on the rear passenger side. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the shock absorber was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 83,500. | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 83500 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2004 cadillac sts. the contact stated that he heard a loud sound on the rear passenger side. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the shock absorber was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 83,500. pm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | BRANDON | 33511 | BRANDON DODGE | |
| FL | NAPLES | 34103 | DE VOE | 800-631-3386 |
| FL | STUART | WALLACE CADILLAC |